SI February 17, 2026
Cutting Pantry Waste Without Cutting the Range
Waste is not caused by generosity. It is caused by ordering the wrong quantities of the right products.
Waste is not caused by generosity. It is caused by ordering the wrong quantities of the right products.
Right-size the pack
Bulk packs only save money if they are finished before they expire. For slow-moving lines, smaller packs are cheaper in practice.
Rotate on every visit
First in, first out is a two-minute task during a scheduled check and it removes almost all expiry waste.
Cut dead lines quickly
If a product has not moved in two cycles, retire it. Reintroduce later if anyone asks.
